Friday, May 26, 2017

Easy solution to prevent thefts...

It’s almost a lock that on every given week, the police reports will be riddled with reports of thefts from vehicles.
No surprise.
What is a surprise to not only mere mortals who check the reports, but also law enforcement officials, is the cause.
Unlocked vehicles.
Seriously.
This past week was no exception except for the fact that the number of reports was exceptional.  It appears that thieves targeted parts of the village and went from car to car looking for unlocked vehicles.  Most residents whose cars were broken into, reported that the thief, or thieves, ransacked the glove compartment and, in most cases, did not find or take anything of value.
As one cop who was investigating the thefts told me, one resident told me that one resident said she didn’t think she had to lock her car because this is, after all, Buffalo Grove. Reality, what a concept.
There were, of course, exceptions. It seems that some people leave laptops, iPads and other assorted valuables in an unlocked car.
There’s an easy solution. If you’re leaving your car outside, lock it.
The same holds true if you leave something in your vehicle while it’s parked in the garage.  And oh, by the way, if you’re going to leave your garage door open, lock the door to the house.  Needless to say, it’s a good idea to keep your garage door closed when you’re not around.
Even in Buffalo Grove.
For crime prevention tips, check out BG Crime Prevention Tips


Take a moment to remember….
The annual Memorial Day observance in the village will be at 11 a.m. at Knopf Cemetery on Arlington Heights Road just north of Checker Driver. Tributes will be made by local officials and members of various AMVETS and American Legion posts. Local Boy Scout troops hand flag ceremonies.  The annual tribute is sponsored by Kingswood Methodist Church.
Mark your calendar…
The Farmers’ Market opens Sunday, June 18.

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